784 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841494104
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 18 June 2004
Description
The second adventure in R. Scott Bakker's fantasy series continues the story of the Holy War on its inexorable march southwards. But the suspicion begins to dawn that the real threat comes not from the infidel, but from what lies within.
Community Reviews Summary of 612 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
adventurous 62%
challenging 62%
tense 54%
reflective 45%
sad 33%
emotional 25%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 21% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Rape, Sexual assaultModerate
Slavery, Torture, ViolenceMinor
Physical abuse784 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841494104
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 18 June 2004
Description
The second adventure in R. Scott Bakker's fantasy series continues the story of the Holy War on its inexorable march southwards. But the suspicion begins to dawn that the real threat comes not from the infidel, but from what lies within.
Community Reviews Summary of 612 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
adventurous 62%
challenging 62%
tense 54%
reflective 45%
sad 33%
emotional 25%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 21% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Rape, Sexual assaultModerate
Slavery, Torture, ViolenceMinor
Physical abuse